China probes reports cabbages were dipped in formaldehyde to stay fresh | The World | ABC News

Authorities in China are investigating reports formaldehyde is being used by multiple producers to preserve the freshness of cabbages.

Officials in Hebei province say they have obtained verified vision which shows cabbages being dipped into a solution.

The substance is commonly used in the embalming process and is linked to cancer.

China Correspondent Allyson Horn speaks to The World's Girish Sawlani about the growing scandal.

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